00:00The Liverpool City region is currently seeing a range of property and development activity affecting both historic landmarks and emerging
00:08neighbourhoods.
00:08On the edge of the city centre, the first phase of the £1 billion King Edward development has been approved.
00:14A 28-storey tower will create more than 250 one- and two-bedroom apartments with communal lounges, gym facilities
00:22and outdoor spaces for residents.
00:24Despite councillors raising concerns about parking, natural light and lack of affordable housing, planning officers judged public benefits outweighed policy
00:33harms.
00:34This project forms part of the wider Liverpool Water Scheme connecting the northern Docklands to the evolving waterfront.
00:41Meanwhile, at Thornton Manor, a Grade 2 listed country house owners have raised legal concerns with Wirral Council after a
00:48catastrophic fire in 2022 left parts of the estate in ruins.
00:52The management submitted a planning application for three event marquees, arguing revenue from events could fund necessary repairs, while legal
01:01letters claimed delays and procedural issues from the council.
01:04A spokesperson confirmed all applications are being handled according to planning regulations, with appeals possible if permissions refused.
01:12Elsewhere, Anfield is set for a multi-million pound upgrade focused on Waltenbrecht Road and surrounding streets.
01:18Highway and public realm improvements include wider footways, tactile paving, safe crossings and lowered speed limits.
01:26The scheme is part of the ongoing £300 million Anfield Regeneration Programme, aimed at improving connectivity, supporting new housing and
01:34providing safer, more attractive streets.
01:36Community consultation shaped the final designs, with council officials emphasising long-term benefits for residents and businesses.
01:43Over on the Wirral, New Brighton Beach is expected to gain official bathing water status following a multi-year campaign.
01:50The designation will provide verified water quality information, improving safety for swimmers and supporting local tourism.
01:57Campaigners, including Clean Mersey, local MPs and environmental groups, welcomed the announcement, noting the benefits for community confidence and increased
02:07footfall along the promenade.
02:08Finally, Liverpool Councils revealed plans for a transformative master plan in the Pumpfields and Lime Kilns district north of the
02:17city centre.
02:17The proposals could deliver more than 7,000 homes, new parks, improved transport links and pedestrian-friendly streets.
02:26The draft supplementary planning document outlines sustainable design principles, green corridors and the sensitive relocation of a second World War
02:36memorial.
02:37Key streets, including Great Howard Street and Leeds Street, would be upgraded, prioritising walking, cycling and public transport.
02:46If approved, this vision would integrate the district with the wider Liverpool North Regeneration, connecting the city centre to the
02:54waterfront.
02:55And that is your round-up of the latest developments across the region.
02:59Bye, everyone.
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